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1. A method of obtaining location services, comprising: communicating with a Radio Access Network (RAN) via Long Term Evolution (LTE) access by a User Equipment (UE); receiving a first Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message from a Mobility Management Entity (MME) to transport a first message for location services for the UE; and sending a second NAS message to the MME to transport a second message for location services for the UE, wherein each of the first NAS message and the second NAS message comprises a routing identifier (ID) for associating the first NAS message, the second NAS message, the first message for location services, and the second message for location services with a location session between the MME and a location center to provide the location services, wherein the routing ID is a correlation ID that identifies the location session, and wherein the routing ID is maintained by the MME for the UE.
A User Equipment (UE), like a smartphone, gets location services over an LTE network by exchanging special messages with a Mobility Management Entity (MME). The UE receives a Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message from the MME containing a location service message, and the UE sends a NAS message back to the MME also containing a location service message. Crucially, both NAS messages have the same "routing ID". This ID is a "correlation ID" that links these messages to a specific "location session" between the MME and a location center (like an E-SMLC), enabling the MME to track which location requests belong to which session. The MME stores and manages this routing ID for each UE.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first message for location services and the second message for location services each comprises an LTE Positioning Protocol (LPP) message, a message for a Mobile Originated Location Request (MO-LR), a message for a Mobile Terminated Location Request (MT-LR), or a message for a Network Induced Location Request (NI-LR).
The location service messages (sent within the NAS messages) described in the method of obtaining location services, comprising: communicating with a Radio Access Network (RAN) via Long Term Evolution (LTE) access by a User Equipment (UE); receiving a first Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message from a Mobility Management Entity (MME) to transport a first message for location services for the UE; and sending a second NAS message to the MME to transport a second message for location services for the UE, wherein each of the first NAS message and the second NAS message comprises a routing identifier (ID) for associating the first NAS message, the second NAS message, the first message for location services, and the second message for location services with a location session between the MME and a location center to provide the location services, wherein the routing ID is a correlation ID that identifies the location session, and wherein the routing ID is maintained by the MME for the UE, can be one of several types: an LTE Positioning Protocol (LPP) message, a Mobile Originated Location Request (MO-LR), a Mobile Terminated Location Request (MT-LR), or a Network Induced Location Request (NI-LR).
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first NAS message and the second NAS message each comprises a protocol discriminator (PD) field that is set to a designated value to indicate that the first NAS message or the second NAS message is transporting one or more messages for location services for the UE.
In the method of obtaining location services, comprising: communicating with a Radio Access Network (RAN) via Long Term Evolution (LTE) access by a User Equipment (UE); receiving a first Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message from a Mobility Management Entity (MME) to transport a first message for location services for the UE; and sending a second NAS message to the MME to transport a second message for location services for the UE, wherein each of the first NAS message and the second NAS message comprises a routing identifier (ID) for associating the first NAS message, the second NAS message, the first message for location services, and the second message for location services with a location session between the MME and a location center to provide the location services, wherein the routing ID is a correlation ID that identifies the location session, and wherein the routing ID is maintained by the MME for the UE, each of the NAS messages includes a "protocol discriminator (PD)" field. This field is set to a specific, predefined value to signal that this NAS message is carrying location service information.
4. An apparatus for obtaining location services, the apparatus comprising: means for communicating with a Radio Access Network (RAN) via Long Term Evolution (LTE) access by the apparatus; means for receiving a first Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message from a Mobility Management Entity (MME) to transport a first message for location services for the apparatus; and means for sending a second NAS message to the MME to transport a second message for location for the apparatus, wherein each of the first NAS message and the second NAS message comprises a routing identifier (ID) for associating the first NAS message, the second NAS message, the first message for location services, and the second message for location services with a location session between the MME and a location center to provide the location services, wherein the routing ID is a correlation ID that identifies the location session, and wherein the routing ID is maintained by the MME for the apparatus.
An apparatus (like a smartphone) obtains location services over an LTE network by exchanging special messages. It includes components that communicate with the LTE network, receive a Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message from the MME containing a location service message, and send a NAS message back to the MME also containing a location service message. Both NAS messages have the same "routing ID", a "correlation ID" that links these messages to a specific "location session" between the MME and a location center, so the MME can track location requests. The MME manages this routing ID. This is achieved through "means for" performing each step, indicating functional blocks.
5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the first message for location services and the second message for location services each comprises an LTE Positioning Protocol (LPP) message, a message for a Mobile Originated Location Request (MO-LR), a message for a Mobile Terminated Location Request (MT-LR), or a message for a Network Induced Location Request (NI-LR).
In the apparatus for obtaining location services, the apparatus comprising: means for communicating with a Radio Access Network (RAN) via Long Term Evolution (LTE) access by the apparatus; means for receiving a first Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message from a Mobility Management Entity (MME) to transport a first message for location services for the apparatus; and means for sending a second NAS message to the MME to transport a second message for location for the apparatus, wherein each of the first NAS message and the second NAS message comprises a routing identifier (ID) for associating the first NAS message, the second NAS message, the first message for location services, and the second message for location services with a location session between the MME and a location center to provide the location services, wherein the routing ID is a correlation ID that identifies the location session, and wherein the routing ID is maintained by the MME for the apparatus, the location service messages (sent within the NAS messages) can be one of several types: an LTE Positioning Protocol (LPP) message, a Mobile Originated Location Request (MO-LR), a Mobile Terminated Location Request (MT-LR), or a Network Induced Location Request (NI-LR).
6. An apparatus for obtaining location services, comprising: at least one processing unit configured to communicate with a Radio Access Network (RAN) via Long Term Evolution (LTE) access by the apparatus and to receive a first Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message from a Mobility Management Entity (MME) to transport a first message for location services for the apparatus and send a second NAS message to the MME to transport a second message for location services for the UE, wherein each of the first NAS message and the second NAS message comprises a routing identifier (ID) for associating the first NAS message, the second NAS message, the first message for location services, and the second message for location services with a location session between the MME and a location center to provide the location services, wherein the routing ID is a correlation ID that identifies the location session, and wherein the routing ID is maintained by the MME for the apparatus.
An apparatus (like a smartphone) obtains location services over an LTE network. It has a processor that communicates with the LTE network, receives a Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message from the MME containing a location service message, and sends a NAS message back to the MME also containing a location service message. Both NAS messages have the same "routing ID", a "correlation ID" that links these messages to a specific "location session" between the MME and a location center, allowing the MME to track location requests. The MME manages this routing ID.
7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the first message for location services and the second message for location services each comprises an LTE Positioning Protocol (LPP) message, a message for a Mobile Originated Location Request (MO-LR), a message for a Mobile Terminated Location Request (MT-LR), or a message for a Network Induced Location Request (NI-LR).
In the apparatus for obtaining location services, comprising: at least one processing unit configured to communicate with a Radio Access Network (RAN) via Long Term Evolution (LTE) access by the apparatus and to receive a first Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message from a Mobility Management Entity (MME) to transport a first message for location services for the apparatus and send a second NAS message to the MME to transport a second message for location services for the UE, wherein each of the first NAS message and the second NAS message comprises a routing identifier (ID) for associating the first NAS message, the second NAS message, the first message for location services, and the second message for location services with a location session between the MME and a location center to provide the location services, wherein the routing ID is a correlation ID that identifies the location session, and wherein the routing ID is maintained by the MME for the apparatus, the location service messages (sent within the NAS messages) can be one of several types: an LTE Positioning Protocol (LPP) message, a Mobile Originated Location Request (MO-LR), a Mobile Terminated Location Request (MT-LR), or a Network Induced Location Request (NI-LR).
8. A non-transitory computer-readable medium comprising: code to cause at least one computer to communicate with a Radio Access Network (RAN) via Long Term Evolution (LTE) access by a User Equipment (UE), code to cause the at least one computer to receive a first Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message from a Mobility Management Entity (MME) to transport a first message for location services for the UE; and code to cause the at least one computer to send a second NAS message to the MME to transport a second message for location services for the UE, wherein each of the first NAS message and the second NAS message comprises a routing identifier (ID) for associating the first NAS message, the second NAS message, the first message for location services, and the second message for location services with a location session between the MME and a location center to provide the location services, wherein the routing ID is a correlation ID that identifies the location session, and wherein the routing ID is maintained by the MME for the UE.
A computer-readable medium (like memory or a hard drive) stores code that, when executed, enables a User Equipment (UE) to get location services over LTE. The code makes the UE communicate with the LTE network, receive a Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message from the MME (containing a location service message), and send a NAS message back to the MME (also containing a location service message). Both NAS messages have the same "routing ID", which is a "correlation ID" that links these messages to a "location session" between the MME and a location center, allowing the MME to track requests. The MME manages this routing ID for the UE.
9. A method of supporting location services, comprising: identifying a User Equipment (UE) communicating with a Radio Access Network (RAN) via Long Term Evolution (LTE) access; sending a first Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message to the UE to transport a first message for location services for the UE; and receiving a second NAS message from the UE to transport a second message for location services for the UE, wherein each of the first NAS message and the second NAS message comprises a corresponding routing identifier (ID) for associating the first NAS message, the second NAS message, the first message for location services, and the second message for location services with a location session between the MME and a location center to provide the location services, wherein the routing ID is a correlation ID that identifies the location session, and wherein the corresponding routing ID is maintained by the MME for the UE.
A Mobility Management Entity (MME) supports location services for a User Equipment (UE) communicating via LTE. The MME identifies the UE and sends a Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message to the UE containing a location service message. The MME then receives a NAS message back from the UE, also containing a location service message. Both NAS messages have a "routing ID" which is a "correlation ID" that associates them with a "location session" between the MME and a location center, for providing the location service. The MME stores and maintains this routing ID for the UE.
10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the first message for location services and the second message for location services each comprises an LTE Positioning Protocol (LPP) message, a message for a Mobile Originated Location Request (MO-LR), a message for a Mobile Terminated Location Request (MT-LR), or a message for a Network Induced Location Request (NI-LR).
In the method of supporting location services, comprising: identifying a User Equipment (UE) communicating with a Radio Access Network (RAN) via Long Term Evolution (LTE) access; sending a first Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message to the UE to transport a first message for location services for the UE; and receiving a second NAS message from the UE to transport a second message for location services for the UE, wherein each of the first NAS message and the second NAS message comprises a corresponding routing identifier (ID) for associating the first NAS message, the second NAS message, the first message for location services, and the second message for location services with a location session between the MME and a location center to provide the location services, wherein the routing ID is a correlation ID that identifies the location session, and wherein the corresponding routing ID is maintained by the MME for the UE, the location service messages (sent within the NAS messages) can be one of several types: an LTE Positioning Protocol (LPP) message, a Mobile Originated Location Request (MO-LR), a Mobile Terminated Location Request (MT-LR), or a Network Induced Location Request (NI-LR).
11. The method of claim 9 , wherein the first NAS message and the second NAS message each comprises a protocol discriminator (PD) field that is set to a designated value to indicate that the first NAS message or the second NAS message is transporting one or more messages for location services for the UE.
In the method of supporting location services, comprising: identifying a User Equipment (UE) communicating with a Radio Access Network (RAN) via Long Term Evolution (LTE) access; sending a first Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message to the UE to transport a first message for location services for the UE; and receiving a second NAS message from the UE to transport a second message for location services for the UE, wherein each of the first NAS message and the second NAS message comprises a corresponding routing identifier (ID) for associating the first NAS message, the second NAS message, the first message for location services, and the second message for location services with a location session between the MME and a location center to provide the location services, wherein the routing ID is a correlation ID that identifies the location session, and wherein the corresponding routing ID is maintained by the MME for the UE, each of the NAS messages includes a "protocol discriminator (PD)" field. This field is set to a specific, predefined value to signal that this NAS message is carrying location service information.
12. The method of claim 9 , further comprising: communicating with an Evolved Serving Mobile Location Center (E-SMLC) for a location session between the MME and the E-SMLC to provide location services for the UE; and assigning the corresponding routing identifier (ID), wherein the corresponding routing ID is further related to the location session between the MME and the E-SMLC, and wherein the corresponding routing ID further associates its corresponding NAS message with the location session between the MME and the E-SMLC.
The method of supporting location services, comprising: identifying a User Equipment (UE) communicating with a Radio Access Network (RAN) via Long Term Evolution (LTE) access; sending a first Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message to the UE to transport a first message for location services for the UE; and receiving a second NAS message from the UE to transport a second message for location services for the UE, wherein each of the first NAS message and the second NAS message comprises a corresponding routing identifier (ID) for associating the first NAS message, the second NAS message, the first message for location services, and the second message for location services with a location session between the MME and a location center to provide the location services, wherein the routing ID is a correlation ID that identifies the location session, and wherein the corresponding routing ID is maintained by the MME for the UE, further includes the MME communicating with an Evolved Serving Mobile Location Center (E-SMLC) for a location session. The MME assigns the routing ID and this ID is related to the session between the MME and the E-SMLC. This ID also connects NAS messages to the MME-E-SMLC session.
13. An apparatus for supporting location services, comprising: means for identifying a User Equipment (UE) communicating with a Radio Access Network (RAN) via Long Term Evolution (LTE) access; means for sending a first Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message to the UE to transport a first message for location services for the UE; and means for receiving a second NAS message from the UE to transport a second message for location services for the UE, wherein each of the first NAS message and the second NAS message comprises a corresponding routing identifier (ID) for associating the first NAS message, the second NAS message, the first message for location services, and the second message for location services with a location session between the apparatus and a location center to provide the location services, wherein the routing ID is a correlation ID that identifies the location session, and wherein the corresponding routing ID is maintained by the apparatus for the UE.
An apparatus (representing the MME) supports location services for a User Equipment (UE) over LTE. It includes components for identifying the UE, sending a Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message to the UE containing a location service message, and receiving a NAS message back from the UE, also containing a location service message. Both NAS messages have a "routing ID" or "correlation ID" that links them to a "location session" between the MME and a location center. The MME maintains the routing ID. This is achieved through "means for" performing each step, indicating functional blocks.
14. The apparatus of claim 13 , wherein the first message for location services and the second message for location services each comprises an LTE Positioning Protocol (LPP) message, a message for a Mobile Originated Location Request (MO-LR), a message for a Mobile Terminated Location Request (MT-LR), or a message for a Network Induced Location Request (NI-LR).
In the apparatus for supporting location services, comprising: means for identifying a User Equipment (UE) communicating with a Radio Access Network (RAN) via Long Term Evolution (LTE) access; means for sending a first Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message to the UE to transport a first message for location services for the UE; and means for receiving a second NAS message from the UE to transport a second message for location services for the UE, wherein each of the first NAS message and the second NAS message comprises a corresponding routing identifier (ID) for associating the first NAS message, the second NAS message, the first message for location services, and the second message for location services with a location session between the apparatus and a location center to provide the location services, wherein the routing ID is a correlation ID that identifies the location session, and wherein the corresponding routing ID is maintained by the apparatus for the UE, the location service messages (sent within the NAS messages) can be one of several types: an LTE Positioning Protocol (LPP) message, a Mobile Originated Location Request (MO-LR), a Mobile Terminated Location Request (MT-LR), or a Network Induced Location Request (NI-LR).
15. The apparatus of claim 13 , further comprising: means for communicating with an Evolved Serving Mobile Location Center (E-SMLC) for a location session between the MME and the E-SMLC to provide location services for the UE; and means for assigning the corresponding routing identifier (ID), wherein the corresponding routing ID is further related to the location session between the MME and the E-SMLC, and wherein the corresponding routing ID further associates each NAS message with the location session between the MME and the E-SMLC.
The apparatus for supporting location services, comprising: means for identifying a User Equipment (UE) communicating with a Radio Access Network (RAN) via Long Term Evolution (LTE) access; means for sending a first Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message to the UE to transport a first message for location services for the UE; and means for receiving a second NAS message from the UE to transport a second message for location services for the UE, wherein each of the first NAS message and the second NAS message comprises a corresponding routing identifier (ID) for associating the first NAS message, the second NAS message, the first message for location services, and the second message for location services with a location session between the apparatus and a location center to provide the location services, wherein the routing ID is a correlation ID that identifies the location session, and wherein the corresponding routing ID is maintained by the apparatus for the UE, includes components to communicate with an Evolved Serving Mobile Location Center (E-SMLC) during the location session and to assign the routing ID. The assigned routing ID is related to the MME-E-SMLC session, further associating NAS messages with the MME-E-SMLC session.
16. A method of obtaining location services, comprising: receiving a first Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message sent by a first network entity to a User Equipment (UE), the first NAS message comprising a routing identifier (ID) for associating the first NAS message with a location session between the first network entity and a second network entity to provide location services for the UE; and sending a second NAS message comprising the routing ID from the UE to the first network entity, the routing ID being included in the second NAS message by the UE and used by the first network entity to associate the second NAS message with the location session between the first and second network entities, wherein the routing ID is a correlation ID that identifies the location session and associates each of the first NAS message and the second NAS message with the location session.
A User Equipment (UE) obtains location services by receiving a first Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message from a network entity (like the MME). This NAS message includes a "routing ID" which links the message to a "location session" between the first network entity and a second network entity (like the E-SMLC). The UE then sends a second NAS message back to the first network entity, *including the same routing ID*. The first network entity uses this ID to associate the UE's response with the correct location session. The routing ID is a correlation ID identifying the location session.
17. The method of claim 16 , further comprising: sending a Mobile Originated Location Request (MO-LR) request message comprising a first ID from the UE to the first network entity, wherein the routing ID is determined based on the first ID.
In the method of obtaining location services, comprising: receiving a first Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message sent by a first network entity to a User Equipment (UE), the first NAS message comprising a routing identifier (ID) for associating the first NAS message with a location session between the first network entity and a second network entity to provide location services for the UE; and sending a second NAS message comprising the routing ID from the UE to the first network entity, the routing ID being included in the second NAS message by the UE and used by the first network entity to associate the second NAS message with the location session between the first and second network entities, wherein the routing ID is a correlation ID that identifies the location session and associates each of the first NAS message and the second NAS message with the location session, the UE sends a Mobile Originated Location Request (MO-LR) to the first network entity. This MO-LR message contains a first ID, and the "routing ID" is derived or determined based on this "first ID".
18. The method of claim 16 , further comprising: receiving a privacy notification message for a Mobile Terminated Location Request (MT-LR) from the first network entity, wherein the privacy notification message comprises the routing ID.
The method of obtaining location services, comprising: receiving a first Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message sent by a first network entity to a User Equipment (UE), the first NAS message comprising a routing identifier (ID) for associating the first NAS message with a location session between the first network entity and a second network entity to provide location services for the UE; and sending a second NAS message comprising the routing ID from the UE to the first network entity, the routing ID being included in the second NAS message by the UE and used by the first network entity to associate the second NAS message with the location session between the first and second network entities, wherein the routing ID is a correlation ID that identifies the location session and associates each of the first NAS message and the second NAS message with the location session, also involves the UE receiving a "privacy notification" message from the first network entity (MME) in the context of a Mobile Terminated Location Request (MT-LR). This privacy notification message *includes the routing ID*.
19. The method of claim 16 , wherein the first network entity comprises a Mobility Management Entity (MME) and the second network entity comprises an Evolved Serving Mobile Location Center (E-SMLC).
In the method of obtaining location services, comprising: receiving a first Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message sent by a first network entity to a User Equipment (UE), the first NAS message comprising a routing identifier (ID) for associating the first NAS message with a location session between the first network entity and a second network entity to provide location services for the UE; and sending a second NAS message comprising the routing ID from the UE to the first network entity, the routing ID being included in the second NAS message by the UE and used by the first network entity to associate the second NAS message with the location session between the first and second network entities, wherein the routing ID is a correlation ID that identifies the location session and associates each of the first NAS message and the second NAS message with the location session, the "first network entity" mentioned is specifically the Mobility Management Entity (MME), and the "second network entity" is the Evolved Serving Mobile Location Center (E-SMLC).
20. An apparatus for obtaining location services, comprising: means for receiving a first Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message sent by a first network entity to a User Equipment (UE), the first NAS comprising a routing identifier (ID) for associating the first NAS message with a location session between the first network entity and a second network entity to provide location services for the UE; and means for sending a second NAS message comprising the routing ID from the UE to the first network entity, the routing ID being included in the second NAS message by the UE and used by the first network entity to associate the second NAS message with the location session between the first and second network entities, wherein the routing ID is a correlation ID that identifies the location session and associates each of the first NAS message and the second NAS message with the location session.
An apparatus (representing the UE) obtains location services by receiving a first Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message from a network entity (like the MME). This NAS message includes a "routing ID" which links the message to a "location session" between the first network entity and a second network entity (like the E-SMLC). The UE then sends a second NAS message back to the first network entity, *including the same routing ID*. The first network entity uses this ID to associate the UE's response with the correct location session. The routing ID is a correlation ID. This is achieved through "means for" performing each step, indicating functional blocks.
21. The apparatus of claim 20 , further comprising: means for sending a Mobile Originated Location Request (MO-LR) request message comprising a first ID from the UE to the first network entity, wherein the routing ID is determined based on the first ID.
The apparatus for obtaining location services, comprising: means for receiving a first Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message sent by a first network entity to a User Equipment (UE), the first NAS comprising a routing identifier (ID) for associating the first NAS message with a location session between the first network entity and a second network entity to provide location services for the UE; and means for sending a second NAS message comprising the routing ID from the UE to the first network entity, the routing ID being included in the second NAS message by the UE and used by the first network entity to associate the second NAS message with the location session between the first and second network entities, wherein the routing ID is a correlation ID that identifies the location session and associates each of the first NAS message and the second NAS message with the location session, further comprises components that send a Mobile Originated Location Request (MO-LR) to the first network entity. This MO-LR message contains a "first ID", and the "routing ID" is derived or determined based on this "first ID".
22. The apparatus of claim 20 , further comprising: means for receiving a privacy notification message for a Mobile Terminated Location Request (MT-LR) from the first network entity, wherein the privacy notification message comprises the routing ID.
The apparatus for obtaining location services, comprising: means for receiving a first Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message sent by a first network entity to a User Equipment (UE), the first NAS comprising a routing identifier (ID) for associating the first NAS message with a location session between the first network entity and a second network entity to provide location services for the UE; and means for sending a second NAS message comprising the routing ID from the UE to the first network entity, the routing ID being included in the second NAS message by the UE and used by the first network entity to associate the second NAS message with the location session between the first and second network entities, wherein the routing ID is a correlation ID that identifies the location session and associates each of the first NAS message and the second NAS message with the location session, also has components to receive a "privacy notification" message from the first network entity (MME) in the context of a Mobile Terminated Location Request (MT-LR). This privacy notification message *includes the routing ID*.
23. A method of supporting location services, comprising: determining a routing identifier (ID) associated with a location session between a first network entity and a second network entity to provide location services for a User Equipment (UE); sending a first Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message comprising the routing ID from the first network entity to the UE; receiving a second NAS message comprising the routing ID from the UE at the first network entity; and associating the second NAS message from the UE with the location session between the first and second network entities based on the routing ID included in the second message, wherein the routing ID is a correlation ID that identifies the location session.
A method for supporting location services involves determining a "routing ID" for a "location session" between two network entities (like the MME and E-SMLC) to locate a UE. The first network entity sends a Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message to the UE, including the routing ID. It then receives a NAS message from the UE, also containing the same routing ID. Finally, the first network entity uses the routing ID in the UE's message to link it back to the correct location session with the second network entity. The routing ID is a correlation ID identifying the location session.
24. The method of claim 23 , wherein the determining the routing ID comprises assigning the routing ID by the first network entity.
The method of supporting location services, comprising: determining a routing identifier (ID) associated with a location session between a first network entity and a second network entity to provide location services for a User Equipment (UE); sending a first Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message comprising the routing ID from the first network entity to the UE; receiving a second NAS message comprising the routing ID from the UE at the first network entity; and associating the second NAS message from the UE with the location session between the first and second network entities based on the routing ID included in the second message, wherein the routing ID is a correlation ID that identifies the location session, includes determining the routing ID by simply *assigning* the routing ID at the first network entity (MME).
25. The method of claim 23 , wherein the determining the routing ID comprises receiving a first ID for a Mobile Originated Location Request (MO-LR) from the UE, and assigning the routing ID by the first network entity based on the first ID.
The method of supporting location services, comprising: determining a routing identifier (ID) associated with a location session between a first network entity and a second network entity to provide location services for a User Equipment (UE); sending a first Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message comprising the routing ID from the first network entity to the UE; receiving a second NAS message comprising the routing ID from the UE at the first network entity; and associating the second NAS message from the UE with the location session between the first and second network entities based on the routing ID included in the second message, wherein the routing ID is a correlation ID that identifies the location session, involves the first network entity receiving a "first ID" from the UE within a Mobile Originated Location Request (MO-LR), and then *assigning* the routing ID based on this received "first ID".
26. The method of claim 23 , further comprising: sending a privacy notification message comprising the routing ID for a Mobile Terminated Location Request (MT-LR) to the UE.
The method of supporting location services, comprising: determining a routing identifier (ID) associated with a location session between a first network entity and a second network entity to provide location services for a User Equipment (UE); sending a first Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message comprising the routing ID from the first network entity to the UE; receiving a second NAS message comprising the routing ID from the UE at the first network entity; and associating the second NAS message from the UE with the location session between the first and second network entities based on the routing ID included in the second message, wherein the routing ID is a correlation ID that identifies the location session, also involves sending a "privacy notification" message for a Mobile Terminated Location Request (MT-LR) *including the routing ID* to the UE.
27. The method of claim 23 , further comprising: receiving a third message sent by the second network entity to the first network entity for the location session, wherein the first NAS message is sent in response to receiving the third message; and sending a fourth message from the first network entity to the second network entity for the location session, wherein the fourth message is sent in response to receiving the second NAS message.
The method of supporting location services, comprising: determining a routing identifier (ID) associated with a location session between a first network entity and a second network entity to provide location services for a User Equipment (UE); sending a first Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message comprising the routing ID from the first network entity to the UE; receiving a second NAS message comprising the routing ID from the UE at the first network entity; and associating the second NAS message from the UE with the location session between the first and second network entities based on the routing ID included in the second message, wherein the routing ID is a correlation ID that identifies the location session, further includes the second network entity sending a "third message" to the first network entity related to the location session. The first NAS message (sent to the UE) is sent *in response* to this third message. Similarly, after receiving the NAS message from the UE, the first network entity sends a "fourth message" back to the second network entity related to the location session.
28. The method of claim 27 , wherein the third and fourth messages exchanged between the first and second network entities include either the routing ID or another ID associated with the location session.
In the method of supporting location services, comprising: determining a routing identifier (ID) associated with a location session between a first network entity and a second network entity to provide location services for a User Equipment (UE); sending a first Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message comprising the routing ID from the first network entity to the UE; receiving a second NAS message comprising the routing ID from the UE at the first network entity; and associating the second NAS message from the UE with the location session between the first and second network entities based on the routing ID included in the second message, wherein the routing ID is a correlation ID that identifies the location session, and further comprising: receiving a third message sent by the second network entity to the first network entity for the location session, wherein the first NAS message is sent in response to receiving the third message; and sending a fourth message from the first network entity to the second network entity for the location session, wherein the fourth message is sent in response to receiving the second NAS message, the "third and fourth messages" exchanged *between the first and second network entities* include either the routing ID, *or another ID* that is also associated with the same location session.
29. The method of claim 23 , wherein the first network entity comprises a Mobility Management Entity (MME) and the second network entity comprises an Evolved Serving Mobile Location Center (E-SMLC).
In the method of supporting location services, comprising: determining a routing identifier (ID) associated with a location session between a first network entity and a second network entity to provide location services for a User Equipment (UE); sending a first Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message comprising the routing ID from the first network entity to the UE; receiving a second NAS message comprising the routing ID from the UE at the first network entity; and associating the second NAS message from the UE with the location session between the first and second network entities based on the routing ID included in the second message, wherein the routing ID is a correlation ID that identifies the location session, the "first network entity" mentioned is the Mobility Management Entity (MME), and the "second network entity" is the Evolved Serving Mobile Location Center (E-SMLC).
30. An apparatus for supporting location services, comprising: means for determining a routing identifier (ID) associated with a location session between the apparatus and a network entity to provide location services for a User Equipment (UE); means for sending a first Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message comprising the routing ID from the apparatus to the UE; means for receiving a second NAS message comprising the routing ID from the UE at the apparatus; and means for associating the second NAS message from the UE with the location session between the apparatus and the network entity, the associating being done based on the routing ID included in the second message, wherein the routing ID is a correlation ID that identifies the location session.
An apparatus (representing the MME) supports location services. It includes components that determine a "routing ID" for a location session between the apparatus and another network entity to locate a UE, send a Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message to the UE including the routing ID, receive a NAS message from the UE (also with the routing ID), and use the routing ID in the UE's message to link it to the correct location session. The routing ID is a correlation ID. This is achieved through "means for" performing each step, indicating functional blocks.
31. The apparatus of claim 30 , wherein the means for determining the routing ID comprises means for assigning the routing ID by the apparatus.
The apparatus for supporting location services, comprising: means for determining a routing identifier (ID) associated with a location session between the apparatus and a network entity to provide location services for a User Equipment (UE); means for sending a first Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message comprising the routing ID from the apparatus to the UE; means for receiving a second NAS message comprising the routing ID from the UE at the apparatus; and means for associating the second NAS message from the UE with the location session between the apparatus and the network entity, the associating being done based on the routing ID included in the second message, wherein the routing ID is a correlation ID that identifies the location session, includes "means for determining the routing ID" which further comprises "means for *assigning* the routing ID" at the apparatus (MME).
32. The apparatus of claim 30 , wherein the means for determining the routing ID comprises: means for receiving a first ID for a Mobile Originated Location Request (MO-LR) from the UE, and means for assigning the routing ID by the apparatus based on the first ID.
The apparatus for supporting location services, comprising: means for determining a routing identifier (ID) associated with a location session between the apparatus and a network entity to provide location services for a User Equipment (UE); means for sending a first Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message comprising the routing ID from the apparatus to the UE; means for receiving a second NAS message comprising the routing ID from the UE at the apparatus; and means for associating the second NAS message from the UE with the location session between the apparatus and the network entity, the associating being done based on the routing ID included in the second message, wherein the routing ID is a correlation ID that identifies the location session, includes "means for determining the routing ID" which comprise "means for *receiving* a first ID" within a Mobile Originated Location Request (MO-LR) *from the UE*, and then "means for *assigning* the routing ID" based on that received first ID.
33. The apparatus of claim 30 , further comprising: means for sending a privacy notification message comprising the routing ID for a Mobile Terminated Location Request (MT-LR) to the UE.
The apparatus for supporting location services, comprising: means for determining a routing identifier (ID) associated with a location session between the apparatus and a network entity to provide location services for a User Equipment (UE); means for sending a first Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message comprising the routing ID from the apparatus to the UE; means for receiving a second NAS message comprising the routing ID from the UE at the apparatus; and means for associating the second NAS message from the UE with the location session between the apparatus and the network entity, the associating being done based on the routing ID included in the second message, wherein the routing ID is a correlation ID that identifies the location session, also includes "means for sending a privacy notification message", *including the routing ID*, in the context of a Mobile Terminated Location Request (MT-LR) to the UE.
34. The apparatus of claim 30 , further comprising: means for receiving a third message sent by the network entity to the apparatus for the location session, wherein the first NAS message is sent in response to receiving the third message; and means for sending a fourth message from the apparatus to the network entity for the location session, wherein the fourth message is sent in response to receiving the second NAS message.
The apparatus for supporting location services, comprising: means for determining a routing identifier (ID) associated with a location session between the apparatus and a network entity to provide location services for a User Equipment (UE); means for sending a first Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message comprising the routing ID from the apparatus to the UE; means for receiving a second NAS message comprising the routing ID from the UE at the apparatus; and means for associating the second NAS message from the UE with the location session between the apparatus and the network entity, the associating being done based on the routing ID included in the second message, wherein the routing ID is a correlation ID that identifies the location session, further includes "means for receiving a third message" sent *by the network entity* (like the E-SMLC) to the apparatus related to the location session. The NAS message sent to the UE is sent in response. Similarly, there is "means for sending a fourth message" *from the apparatus to the network entity* related to the location session sent in response to the NAS message received from the UE.
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August 22, 2017
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